Employment

Bruce Company Benefits

Part of providing a great environment for our employees, we provide a competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and comprehesive benefits.

Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances. Qualifying full-time and part-time employees are offered a 401(k) retirement program with company match. Several positions are also eligible for paid time off (PTO).

Benefit	Eligibility	Effective	Coverage Information
Employee Discount	All Employees	Immediately upon hire	The Bruce Company gives you and your immediate family an employee discount on any product sold by in the Retail Store. The discount starts at 20% and increases based on years of service with the company. This discount does not apply to delivery charges, services (labor), or sale merchandise.
Bruce Company Apparel		Immediately upon hire	All Bruce Company Employees may purchase Bruce Company Employee Apparel at a discounted rate through our apparel vendor.
Employee Referral Program		Immediately upon hire	The Bruce Company is always looking to hire great people. Employees who refer a qualified candidate are eligible for a referral bonus between $100 - $1,000 based on the position.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan		Upon completion of 1 year of service (1,000 hours) and attaining age 21.	The Bruce Company 401(k) retirement savings plan allows eligible employees to defer a percentage of their earnings through either pre-tax or Roth contributions. The Company matches 50% of the first 4% of an employee’s deferral.
Health Insurance	Full-Time Year Round & Full-Time Seasonal Employees	Coverage is available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.	The Bruce Company offers three comprehensive medical insurance plan options, including two Quartz HMO plans and a Point of Service (POS) plan. You can choose the right option for you and your family based on deductible, coverage, provider network and affordability. The company covers 70-80% of the total monthly premium based on plan and coverage elected.
Dental Insurance		Coverage is available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.	Our dental insurance, through Delta Dental, includes coverage for preventative, diagnostic, basic, major and restorative dental services as well as orthodontia for children. Coverage is available for Employee only or for employee’s spouse and/or child(ren).
Vision Insurance		Coverage is available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.	Vision insurance includes coverage for eye exams, contact lenses or prescription glasses as well as discounts on additional vision coverage needs. Coverage is available for Employee only or for employee’s spouse and/or child(ren).
Flexible Spending Account		Coverage is available January 1st.	Employees may participate in the Flexible Spending Account Plan that allows election of pre-tax dollars to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs or a qualifying daycare expenses.
Life & AD&D Insurance		Coverage is available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.	Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to 1 times your annual salary (up to $50,000) is provided to employees at no cost. Additional voluntary coverage is available for employees, as well as their spouse and dependent children.
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance		Coverage is available during open enrollment each year.	Critical illness and Accident insurances are available to help provide benefits in the event of a diagnosis of illness, accident or hospital confinement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)		Immediately upon employment.	The Bruce Company provides a work-life balance EAP program at no cost to eligible employees and their family members. The EAP program includes counseling services, emotional well-being, financial services, education, career development, legal services and more.
Paid Time Off (PTO)		Available following 60 days of employment.	Employees in eligible positions receive PTO based on their length of service.
Paid Holidays	Full-Time Year Round Employees	Immediately upon hire	The following holidays are observed by The Bruce Company: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Short Term Disability		Coverage is available on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.	Short term disability coverage which supplement an employee’s income during periods of illness or injury are provided at no cost to eligible employees.
Uniforms	Seasonal Employees	Immediately upon hire	Uniform Lease Program available annually for all Seasonal Nursery/IC, LMD and Landscape Construction, Employees. Two options available include uniform rental and laundering.